Reading the Signs
Autism Spectrum Disorder is exactly just that, a spectrum that a child will fall on depending on the severity of their disorder. Although the severity and symptoms can all differ, they all show similar abnormalities in the same fields. Social interplay, verbal and...
Correlation Between Genes and Autism Spectrum Disorder
There are many theories and research that are suggesting the cause, or possible causes of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). While there is no proven cause for the diagnosis, research that suggests there is a genetic link to ASD is strongly supported. The research...
Studying the Link Between Gene Expression Psychiatric Disorders
Research has been ongoing for some time now regarding the effects that genetics play in certain psychiatric disorders such as Autism, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Depression. It has been discovered that certain psychiatric disorders have certain gene...
Trigger Words
Individuals with Autism can respond to certain words, known as “trigger words,” in very different ways. Sometimes the response can be aggressive, violent, or result in socially unacceptable behaviors. To better understand the concept of trigger words for individuals...
How Executive Function Impacts Aggressive Behaviors in Children
Executive function is defined as the ability for an individual to accomplish a task by controlling their behavior enough to do so. Executive function uses cognitive skills to complete the task. A new research study conducted by the University of Potsdam in Germany...
Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Disruptive Behavior Disorders The two most seen types of Disruptive Behavior Disorders are Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Disruptive Behavior Disorders are commonly found in young children but are also often misconstrued with another...
Modifying Behavior in Children and What is Considered “Normal”
“Normal” behavior is dependent upon a lot of variables. Factors such as the child’s age, emotional and physical development, and their personality all weigh into what is normal behavior for any given child. Other factors include what is expected of the child by family...
A Surprising Fact About Babies
Many of us have gone through life with the belief that, as humans, it takes us years to develop the ability to understand the perspective of others. What’s more, many adults don’t even seem to understand or care about how others see the world. A recent report based...
Everyone Needs a Friend
American author, Henry Van Dyke quoted, “A friend is what the heart needs all the time.” That is such an uplifting and true statement for many. Having a friend can heal a heart, help through rough times and even be the best kind of medicine. Though this sounds real...
The Importance of Storytelling
For children up to six years old, storytelling can be a very useful and healthy tool. Telling or reading them a story will light up their imagination, helping them with the development of language, literacy and the general development of their brains. At this age,...
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